The California City Management Foundation is excited to announce that its annual New & Future City Managers Seminar will take place Nov. 4-6, 2026, at the Westin Pasadena. Applications are [...]
City managers and local government professionals looking to expand their leadership skills through an executive education program are encouraged to apply for the California City Management Foundation’s Executive Education Grant. [...]
What inspired you to enter city management? I was drawn to the idea of using my finance skills to make a meaningful difference in my community and to see the [...]
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? Before I ever set foot in a city hall, I worked construction, including a [...]
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce that the city of Vista and city of Rolling Hills have been selected as the recipients of the sixth annual [...]
The California City Management Foundation (CCMF) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Wes McClure Scholarship: Jamey Sinardi - California Lutheran University Melanie Franceschini - University of Southern [...]
The CCMF Mid-Late Career Workshop is one of several ways the California City Management Foundation supports local government professionals at every stage of their leadership journey. This multi-day workshop offers [...]
Looking for a past announcement, article or member update? Our newsletter archive is now available as an easy way to revisit recent news and catch up on content you may [...]
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? I spent most of my Army career in combat engineering or operational testing. I [...]
The application period for the 2026 Wes McClure Scholarship and Judy L. Kelsey Memorial Fund is officially open! Please submit your applications by Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5 p.m. [...]
Reflecting on your career, what first drew you to local government, and what kept you there? “People” is the thing that drew me into local government. I had always [...]
What inspired you to enter city management? Honestly, city management wasn’t something I felt called to in the beginning like it is for some people. My journey really started back [...]
On February 12, the California City Management Foundation (CCMF) honored Temecula City Manager Aaron Adams as the recipient of the 2026 City Manager of the Year Award. The City Manager [...]
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